Abstract
A family of polycarbanionic initiators: Bis-, tris-, and tetrakisaryl lithium compounds (see scheme) were synthesized from the corresponding aryl halides by simple halogen/lithium exchange reactions. These polylithiated species were used to prepare telechelic and three- and four-armed star polystyrene and polybutadiene homopolymers, as well as poly(styrene-block- butadiene-block-methyl methacrylate) star block terpolymers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 284-287 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 27 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carbanions
- Copolymerization
- Living polymerization
- Metalation
- Star polymers
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry